King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain bid farewell to the Princess of Asturias as she embarked on a six-month training Cruise aboard the “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” from Cadiz on January 11th, as part of her three-year training in the Spanish Armed Forces.
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Elizabeth of Greece, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach, who passed away on this day in 1955! The Greek Princess who married the Head of a prominent Bavarian Noble Family received Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna’s magnificent Diamond Fringe Tiara, which remains a family heirloom!
It has been revealed that King Felipe VI of Spain awarded the prestigious ‘Order of the Golden Fleece’ to his mother, Queen Sofia of Spain, for over five decades of service to the Spanish Crown and People.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who passed away on this day in 2005! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Queen Astrid’s Emerald Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Hereditary Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who turns 50 today! The American Investment Banker married to the Heir of the illustrious House of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha, Hereditary Princess Kelly has often worn the magnificent heirloom Saxe-Coburg und Gotha Turquoise Tiara!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted their traditional New Year Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Belgium at the Royal Château de Laeken on January 9th.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau joined current and former Heads of State to attend the Funeral of former American President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9th.
Following Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the annual Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Spain at the the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 9th.
Happy Birthday to the Princess of Wales, who turns 43 today! The future Queen has worn a plethora of Royal Heirlooms over the years, which we covered in our series on the Jewels of the Princess of Wales, and today we are featuring the late Queen’s Bahrain Pearl Earrings!
Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Death of the late Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, the elder sister of King Juan Carlos I and aunt of King Felipe VI. The late Spanish Infanta possessed a striking jewellery collection, which included centuries-old family heirlooms, like her Sapphire Tiara!
Royal Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Crown Prince Umberto of Italy and Princess Marie-José of Belgium in the Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome on this day in 1930, 95 years ago, before an Audience with the Pope at the Vatican.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace on January 7th, following the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) at Amalienborg Palace and two New Year’s Levées held yesterday.
Yesterday, Queen Mary of Denmark surprised us all when she debuted a 175-year old Heirloom Bracelet from Queen Louise of Sweden and Norway for the first New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace.
The Belgian Royal Family had an Audience with Pope Pius XI at the Vatican on this day in 1930, 95 years ago, the day before Princess Marie Jose married Crown Prince Umberto of Italy.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, followed by a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 6th, after the New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias as they presided over the traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 6th. Pascua Militar marks the beginning of the military year and a Spanish National holiday; Epiphany.
Happy Birthday to Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria, who turns 90 today! The Spanish Aristocrat who married the exiled Bulgarian Tsar and later became the First Lady, Queen Margarita has worn some spectacular Jewels, the highlight of which was the Bulgarian Fleur-de-Lys Tiara!
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, who was born on this day in 1900! The Romanian Princess who married the first Yugoslavian King who was assassinated and became the mother of the last King of Yugoslavia before spending decades in exile in the United Kingdom, Queen Maria lived a fascinating life, and possessed an magnificent Jewellery Collection!
Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Archduchess Regina von Habsburg, who was born on this day in 1925! The Saxe-Meiningen Princess who worked as a Social Worker before marrying the distinguished Head of the illustrious House of Habsburg, Archduchess Regina wore this magnificent Diamond Wreath Necklace for decades!
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of 6th Marchioness of Sligo, who passed away not his day in 1965! The magnificent Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara of the Marchioness of Sligo was worn for two Coronations before being sold before the 1953 Coronation!
